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Depew, NY

Depew is a village in Erie County, New York. The population was 15,303 at the time of the 2010 census. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area. The village is named after Chauncey Depew, a politician and one of the original investors who bought the land for the village, which was incorporated in 1894.

The village extends across the boundary between the towns of Lancaster and Cheektowaga. The village lies on both sides of NY Route 78 (Transit Road), a major north-south route. 

Village residents voted on January 17, 2017, to not dissolve the Village of Depew into the Towns of Lancaster and Cheektowaga, by a margin of 3,006–1,165.

Part of the area that Depew currently inhabits was first settled in 1808 by Apollos Hitchcock, just north of Cayuga Creek on the main road that connected Buffalo (spelled as "Buffaloe" at the time) with Lancaster village in what was then Jukdowaageh (now Cheektowaga), which some say meant "land of the crab apple" or "land of fruit and flowers".The land had been bought and surveyed by the Holland Land Company. Named after Chauncey Depew, the village was founded and it became a hub of rapid growth. Founded in 1892 as a rail center, the Village of Depew was incorporated on July 23, 1894. The Depew economy in the 19th century was based primarily on railroad-related industries, such as the Gould Coupler Company, manufacturers of knuckle-type railroad couplers.

Depew is located at 42°54′42″N 78°42′6″W (42.911758, -78.701600).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 5.1 square miles (13 km²), all land. Depew straddles the towns of Lancaster and Cheektowaga and is 11 miles (18 km) east of downtown Buffalo. Depew is bordered to the east by the village of Lancaster.

Health and wellness are essential in Depew, and the village offers various options to support residents' well-being. The Erie County Medical Center, situated nearby, provides comprehensive healthcare services to the local community. The Delavan Spa provides a luxurious retreat with massages, facials, and body treatments. LA Fitness offers state-of-the-art equipment, a swimming pool, and group fitness classes to help members stay active. Body Blocks Fitness offers personalized training programs and a variety of classes, including yoga and Pilates, to improve overall fitness and flexibility. Depew Health Center focuses on holistic wellness, providing chiropractic care, acupuncture, and massage therapy. Snap Fitness provides a convenient, 24/7 gym environment with modern equipment and personalized workout plans. These diverse facilities and activities make Depew a vibrant community for wellness and active living, enriching the lives of its residents.

Top Sites in Depew, NY: Broadway Driving Range & Miniature Golf, Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, and Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.

Population: 14,991 (2022). ZIP Code: 14043. Area codes: 716 and 624. Elevation: 673 ft (205 m). Area: 5.08 sq mi (13.15 km²).

FAQs

What are the demographics of Depew, NY?

Depew, NY is home to a population of 15.2k people, of which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.25% of Depew, NY residents were born outside of the country (342 people). In 2021, there were 21.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.7k people) in Depew, NY than any other race or ethnicity.

What is the crime rate in Depew, NY?

The crime rate in Depew is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 16 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Depew is 1 in 61. Based on FBI crime data, Depew is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to New York, Depew has a crime rate that is higher than 83% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Is Depew, NY a village or town?

The Village of Depew is unique to the area in that it straddles two townships: Transit Road divides the village, those living east of Transit are residents of the Town of Lancaster, and those living to the west are residents of the Town of Cheektowaga. One of the earliest settlers in the area was Appolos Hitchcock, who came in 1808 to settle south of Broadway along Cayuga Creek, west of Bordon Road.

Sources

Wikipedia 

Village of Depew

ECMC

Neighborhood Scout

Data USA

Ballotpedia

The Delavan Spa

LA Fitness

Body Blocks Fitness 

Depew Health Center

Snap Fitness

Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve

Buffalo Central Terminal

Walden Galleria

Broadway Driving Range & Miniature Golf

Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

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